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LoC No.: 14014232
Title: The Letter of the Contract
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Letter of the Contract" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complexities of love and commitment as experienced by its main character, Edith, who grapples with her marriage to Chip and the feelings of betrayal that arise when his past relationships intrude upon their seemingly stable life. At the start of the narrative, Edith reflects on a pivotal moment that could have altered her life trajectory. Instead of checking on her children, she writes a note and gazes out the window, noticing a forlorn girl in gray waiting outside. This small act leads her to observe her husband as he tips toes to watch the girl, igniting a series of questions and doubts about his fidelity. As the morning unfolds, an unsettling scenario becomes apparent when Chip departs in a motor vehicle with the girl, deepening Edith's internal conflict of trust and insecurity. The opening sets a tense atmosphere of impending emotional turmoil that foreshadows the intricate layers of betrayal, loyalty, and the expectations of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928
Illustrator: Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960
EBook No.: 20443
Published: Jan 25, 2007
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Divorce -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14014232
Title: The Letter of the Contract
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Letter of the Contract" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the complexities of love and commitment as experienced by its main character, Edith, who grapples with her marriage to Chip and the feelings of betrayal that arise when his past relationships intrude upon their seemingly stable life. At the start of the narrative, Edith reflects on a pivotal moment that could have altered her life trajectory. Instead of checking on her children, she writes a note and gazes out the window, noticing a forlorn girl in gray waiting outside. This small act leads her to observe her husband as he tips toes to watch the girl, igniting a series of questions and doubts about his fidelity. As the morning unfolds, an unsettling scenario becomes apparent when Chip departs in a motor vehicle with the girl, deepening Edith's internal conflict of trust and insecurity. The opening sets a tense atmosphere of impending emotional turmoil that foreshadows the intricate layers of betrayal, loyalty, and the expectations of marital bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928
Illustrator: Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960
EBook No.: 20443
Published: Jan 25, 2007
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Divorce -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.